{
  "id": 12755563,
  "title": "National Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa after Pritzker support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/national-democrats-invest-more-heavily-in-gina-hinojosa-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T01:01:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gina-hinojosa-texas-governors-race-campaign-investment-dga-greg-abbott/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Democrats are increasing their financial backing for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa in Texas after recent polls indicated a close race and numerous Democrats recognized an opportunity to potentially unseat the incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who may run for president in 2028, along with the Democratic Governors Association, have each pledged at least $1 million to Hinojosa's campaign, according to sources familiar with the investments. Pritzker's contribution is reportedly larger at $1.2 million. The New York Times was the first to report these investments. The financial boost comes at a critical juncture for Hinojosa's campaign. She had approximately $4 million in cash reserves as of the end of last month, according to campaign finance filings, and her campaign admitted to being outspent by Abbott by a ratio of roughly 10-to-1. Hinojosa's campaign expressed optimism, stating they were grateful for the support from leaders across the country. Additionally, over 70 Latino Democratic leaders had sent a letter urging the Democratic Governors Association to invest $10 million to bolster Hinojosa's campaign. The Texas Latino leaders, including several congressional representatives, met with the DGA to increase pressure for funding, a report by CBS News indicated. The DGA moved to support Hinojosa after Pritzker committed his own funds to the race. Abbott's campaign responded stating that Hinojosa is attempting to campaign in Democrat-friendly out-of-state strongholds. Abbott has notably outpaced Hinojosa in fundraising, with his campaign bringing in $20 million from July to September, compared to Hinojosa's $13 million. However, Abbott's campaign reported having $17 million in cash on hand, suggesting substantial spending given the over $100 million he held at the beginning of the year. It is noteworthy that a Democrat has not been elected to the Texas governor's office since Ann Richards in 1990, who lost her re-election bid to George W. Bush four years later. President Trump won the state by more than 13 points in 2024. Trump is currently campaigning in San Antonio with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other GOP candidates, although Abbott is not attending the event.",
  "summary": "Last week, more than 70 Latino Democratic leaders sent a letter to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the chair of the DGA, urging the group to invest $10 million to help Hinojosa's campaign.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}